Santa Claus will need to be extra cautious when delivering his presents as a cold front brings in a few showers and strong winds.
WWLTV’s Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum says, “On this Christmas Eve will start out with a few showers until mid-morning as the cold front moves east of Louisiana. Then we will quickly become sunny, windy and much colder by noon as an area of high pressure builds over us. High temperatures actually occurred before the front moved through in the 60s/70s, but we will only be in the upper 40s this afternoon. Tonight will be clear, cold and windy for Santa's arrival in New Orleans. Lows will be in the upper 20s north and 30s south - perfect weather for Santa! Make sure you protect plants, pets and people.”
Here is your detailed forecast:
TODAY - CHRISTMAS EVE: Rain ending. Becoming sunny, windy and much colder. Highs: 48, wind chill in the 30s. Wind NW 20-30, G 45 mph.
TONIGHT: Clear, breezy and cold. Lows north: 29 and south: 35. Wind W 10-20 mph.
FRIDAY - CHRISTMAS: Sunny, breezy and chilly. Highs: 51.
Wind NW 10-20 mph.
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny and cool. Lows north: 27 with a light freeze/frost, and south: 35 with frost. Highs: 56.
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny and warmer. Lows north: 35 and south: 42. Highs: 66.
MONDAY: Mostly cloudy and warmer with a 20% chance for showers. Lows north: 48 and south: 52. Highs: 71.
TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy and cooler. Lows north: 48 and south: 53. Highs: 68.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy and warmer with a 40% chance for showers and a few storms. Lows north: 53 and south: 58. Highs: 71.
